There are 3 core requirements for success in “any endeavor that involves risk and responsibility,” writes Atul Gawande in his book Better: A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance. 1. Diligence (“giving sufficient attention to detail to avoid error and prevail against obstacles”) 2. Doing right (dealing with “human failings, failings like avarice, arrogance, insecurity, misunderstanding”) 3. [...]
Curriculum Director’s Age-Bias Suit Revived
Tweet A federal appeals court has reinstated an age-discrimination lawsuit filed by a school district administrator who was demoted amid questions from her superiors about when she was going to retire. Judy F. Jones was the 59-year-old executive director of curriculum and instruction for the Oklahoma City school district in 2007 when she was demoted [...]
Welcome Back Hudson Students!
The Hudson City School Districts sends a warm welcome back to students on Wednesday, August 25, 2010! We hope each and every student has a tremendous year and we look forward to seeing you! Enjoy your first day!
Will Jobs Bill Save Any Laid Off Torrance Teachers?
The jobs bill signed by President Obama last week isn’t likely to bring back any teacher jobs in Torrance this fall. Torrance Unified laid off about 90 teachers last year. I’m told they’ve since brought back about 40, but that had nothing to do with the federal bill. Rather, the teachers were re-hired all summer [...]